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OX26 1EZ

Bicester South and Ambrosden

Cherwell

England / South East / Cherwell / Islip, Arncott & Chesterton / Bicester South and Ambrosden / OX26 1EZ

Overview

Postcode OX26 1EZ is located in a rural village, within the Bicester South and Ambrosden ward of Cherwell in the South East region , and forms part of the Islip, Arncott & Chesterton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £67,000 per year. The nearest station is Bicester North located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Islip, Arncott & Chesterton is £67,000 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OX26 1EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Islip, Arncott & Chesterton near OX26 1EZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bicester North located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
586
Population density
2,521.5 per km²

Demographics

British
390
66.78%
Other White
67
11.47%
Indian
29
4.97%
Chinese
23
3.94%
Other Asian
11
1.88%
Total population: 584

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
125
58.14%
Other social rented
36
16.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
9.3%
Owns outright
17
7.91%
Shared ownership
11
5.12%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £373,000 in Bicester South and Ambrosden area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,750 up to £885,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached88£547,500
Flats28£165,000
Semi-Detached52£380,000
Terraced73£320,000

10 years price trend in Bicester South and Ambrosden

Schools

In the OX26 1EZ postcode area, located within Islip, Arncott & Chesterton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryKing's Meadow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Edburg's Church of England (VA) SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryChesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miTesco ExpressBowmont Square, Cherwell, OX26 2GJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.